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Location notes

Herne Bay is a sea-side town in Kent. The station is on the Chatham line, and is served by South Eastern trains.

Railway type and traffic

There are generally two trains an hour each way, and these are formed of class 375 Electrostars.

Environment

The station can be busy at times, particularly in summer months. It is staffed on a part-time basis.

Road directions

From Canterbury, head towards Margate on the A428. Along this route, you will come to the village of Sturry. From here, take the A291 north which leads to Herne Bay. When you reach the A299 junction, head onto the A2990, there should be a golf course on the left, followed by some new houses. At the next roundabout, turn right. This road will cross the railway. Take the right into the B2205. Go straight over the next small roundabout, and make the next right into Fleetwood Avenue. Follow this until you can see the station.

The line runs pretty much East-West here, and as such, shots can be had all day to suit differing sun positions. Both current platforms can be used, and in both directions. There is a nice gentle curve to the station platforms. There is another platform here that is currently out of use.

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